Modular computer system and components therefor

1. A modular computer component system, comprising: at least one linking module including at least one central data connector; at least one interchangeable hardware module for housing at least one computer component, said hardware module including complementary connectors such that the at least one data connector of the linking module may receive the complementary data connectors of the hardware module to create data communication between the computer component of the hardware module and the linking module; whereby said at least one linking module acts as at least a part of a central data connector into which the at least one hardware modules can be placed into communication with the linking module, such that each hardware module can be easily interchanged and connected for upgrading and repair without undue effort; whereby a complete computer system is created by linking together different interchangeable hardware modules that replace a motherboard by combining utility specific components selected from the group comprising of a processor, hard drive, memory, graphic card, sound card, power supply, and data storage devices.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one linking module acts as a central connector for all other modules to be connected to, and shall include a sufficient number of connectors to accommodate a number of hardware modules to be received thereby.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the central data connector of the linking module may include connectors selected from the group consisting of electrical connectors, radio frequency remote connectors, infra-red connectors, hardwire connectors, ribbon electrical connectors, and fiber optic communication connectors.

4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an expansion linking module for connection to the linking module if more capacity is needed than is available on the linking module.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one linking module and the at least one hardware module are encased in rigid material.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one linking module and the at least one hardware module are physically connectable such that a fully capable computer may be constructed through the interconnection of the modules.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the linking module further comprises various connectors for standard peripheral devices selected from the group consisting of keyboards, USB ports, printer connections, mouse connectors, and other standard devices.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein each interchangeable hardware module may include a clamshell design of a rigid material for housing computer components, whereby the individual interchangeable hardware modules may be located proximate to one another.

9. A modular computer component system, comprising: at least one linking module including a central electrical connector; and at least one interchangeable hardware module for housing at least one computer component, said hardware module including complementary electrical connectors such that the electrical connectors of the linking module may receive the complementary electrical connectors of the hardware module to create electrical communication between the computer component of the hardware module and the linking module; whereby a complete computer system is created by linking together interchangeable hardware modules, a plurality of interchangeable hardware modules comprising individual components that collectively replace a motherboard together with additional functional interchangeable hardware modules.

10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the at least one linking module acts as a central electrical connector for all other modules to be connected to, and shall include a sufficient number of electrical connectors to accommodate a number of hardware modules to be received thereby.

11. The system of claim 9 , further comprising an expansion linking module for electrical connection to the linking module if more capacity is needed than is available on the linking module.

12. The system of claim 9 , wherein the at least one linking module and the at least one hardware module are encased in rigid material.

13. The system of claim 9 , wherein the at least one linking module and the at least one hardware module are physically connectable such that a fully capable computer may be constructed through the interconnection of the modules.